#784949 Hex Color
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#784949 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, mysterious mood without the force of brighter reds. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or pale blue in moody branding and dark interfaces. The hex code #784949 also provides strong contrast for white text.
Questions about #784949
What is #784949 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #784949 is rgb(120, 73, 73), in HSL hsl(0, 24%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 39%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #784949?
#784949 pairs well with cream, pale blue, and soft neutrals because these colors balance its warm, dusty red base without competing with it. Use cream for softness, or pale blue for a restrained cool contrast.
Is #784949 a warm or cool color?
#784949 reads as a warm color because its dark red base is softened by brown undertones rather than blue or violet. Its low saturation keeps that warmth restrained, creating a dusty, serious mood instead of a vivid, energetic red.
Is #784949 readable on white or black?
#784949 has a 7.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.84:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.